Chapter 299
The two policemen who were still discussing things turned to look when they heard Conan Edogawa making a sound.
After all, they were quite familiar with Conan Edogawa, and when they saw Conan Edogawa's reaction, they felt that he might have made some discovery.
Sato Miwako hesitated before stepping forward, her attention inexplicably drawn to the other person's earring: "This..."
"Bo Ye Zhai Ji".
Takagi Wataru added from the side, "He's a detective."
Sato Miwako paused for a moment.
Are there a lot of detectives lately? It's like the police are incompetent!
“Yes, Mr. Usuba.” Sato Miwako, as expected of a classmate of Hanakawa Shinryu and a colleague for several years, possessed exceptional mental fortitude. She remained unfazed by Usuba Saiki's outlandish attire. “Do you have any leads on this case?”
Bo Yezaki nodded: "Yes, I already know who the culprit is."
Miwako Sato: “…………”
Although she was speechless, Sato Miwako calmly thought to herself that she was quite used to it.
While the police were still investigating, a detective suddenly appeared and said he already knew the culprit. He then began to ramble on about the culprit's methods. Only after the atmosphere was right did he point out the real culprit.
After a while, the police officers got used to it. They would call whoever they were told to come, and cooperate in whatever way they were told to demonstrate the techniques. Everyone came to support the detective.
However, that's the treatment reserved for famous detectives. If just any detective pops up, and their skill level is unknown, they'll cooperate with them in a big way. If things turn out badly, she and Wataru Takagi might get a complaint.
After a moment of silence, Sato Miwako took a deep breath and asked, "So, who is the culprit, and how do you need our cooperation, Mr. Usuba?"
Let's hear what the detective has to say first.
To be honest, she might be a bit superficial, judging people by their appearance and feeling that the other person wasn't very reliable. Dressing like that seemed a bit like she was trying to attract attention.
Usakabe tilted his head: "Just cooperate with me in catching the criminal. It's the guy in the hat in the car ahead. He passed by your seats earlier. Officer Takagi should recognize him."
Sato Miwako: "...? Huh?"
Wait a minute, detective, where's your reasoning process? Are you just going to give me the answer already?!
It was the first time they had seen such a straightforward detective, so pure and unpretentious, a stark contrast to his flashy attire. Sato Miwako and Takagi Wataru looked dazed, as if they had misunderstood.
Takagi Wataru asked, utterly bewildered, "Where's the evidence?"
Usakabe Saiki said calmly, "I saw him come out of this restroom. If someone had died in there, he wouldn't be so calm if he were innocent, and he hasn't said a word until now, right?"
Two policemen: "…………"
Oh, is it really that simple?!
Conan Edogawa's lips were twitching.
So what Brother Bo Ye said he saw really was what he saw!
Police officers, accustomed to situations involving detectives, which require complex reasoning and evidence gathering, and even finding ways to extract contradictory confessions from criminals to solve cases, have not encountered a case that can be solved directly based on eyewitnesses for a long time.
After careful consideration, Sato Miwako realized that the "detective" label that Takagi Wataru used when introducing Usaku Saiki had blinded her.
If we disregard the fact that the other party is a detective, it's perfectly normal for someone to say they witnessed a criminal committing a crime!
It's only because a detective is involved that everything seems so absurd!
"...Anyway, Takagi, go and call that suspect over." Sato Miwako felt inexplicably unsure, but still decided to listen to how the suspect would explain himself.
The suspect was quickly summoned to the crime scene.
The other party, who called himself "Akira Akashi," probably thought his trick was flawless, so he was still putting on a great show, looking unhappy about being wronged.
"Why did you call me here? You don't think I'm a criminal, do you?"
While saying this, the murderer was still rehearsing in his mind what questions he would be asked and how he would answer them.
For example, in order to hint to his accomplice who had been killed that he was going to the restroom, he pretended to commit suicide using props he had prepared. When he passed by the police, he said that he had insisted that there was a bomb in the carriage behind him, so he wanted to sit in the front for a bit.
That was the only thing he did that was somewhat conspicuous; as for everything else, he felt he had considered everything perfectly!
Then he heard the flashy-dressed guy point at him and say something.
"It was him. I saw him come out of this restroom."
murderer:"…………?!?!?!"
His gaze froze instantly.
Bo Yezaki didn't let him off the hook, pinching his chin as he said, "It's been a long time since I've encountered a criminal so openly coming and going at a crime scene, without any thought of hiding their whereabouts. That's why I didn't react immediately, and only realized something was wrong when I knew there had been a murder here..."
Everyone: "…………"
Indeed, no matter how bizarre, complex, or difficult to solve the murder method, if someone sees it, wouldn't everything be over? Did this criminal really not consider this at all?
"...Wait, wait, you must have seen wrong!" The murderer was a little flustered, but being capable of murder meant he had decent stress tolerance. He forced a look of anger. "What you saw was me walking from the back carriage forward, just passing by that restroom!"
Usoppai took out his phone: "Speaking of which, I just remembered something. I was just trying to check the time when I accidentally pressed the camera button... Ah, sure enough, I captured you coming out of the bathroom."
The two policemen quickly went over to take a look, and it was exactly the same as what Usoya Saiki had described!
Takagi Wataru's face turned cold: "Do you have anything else to explain, Mr. Akashi?"
The murderer, his face turning pale, changed his story: "Okay, fine, I admit I did go in, but as soon as I went in I saw him dead. I was afraid of being accused of murder, so I refused to admit it... But... but the murderer is someone else. If you just assume it was me, I will protest..."
Bo Yezhai tilted his head: "It's no use denying it now. Since it's come to this, the police will definitely investigate your background. Are you sure they can't find out your relationship with the deceased? Are you sure they can't find out your relationship with the organization behind you?"
The murderer was drenched in sweat.
However, Usakabe Saiki wasn't finished: "Even if these are issues to be addressed later, how can you be sure that you were the only one responsible for silencing people on the Shinkansen? Didn't your organization send someone else to monitor you just in case? Even if the police let you go now, you're already under their surveillance. For your organization, killing you directly is the best option..."
"I confess!" the murderer said decisively. "I'm willing to cooperate. Does this count as turning myself in? Will the police protect me? I know more than the dead guy. Can I atone for my crime through this?"
Others: "…………"
The murderer seemed to relax a little only after his hands were handcuffed.
Because he hadn't considered the possibility of him being exposed, if the police really insisted on investigating his home, they could indeed find a lot of things—even if it wasn't evidence of murder, it would be evidence of drug trafficking, and he'd be in jail sooner or later.
Now that he's turned himself in, he can shift the blame for the murder onto others, claiming he was just following orders and was merely a tool in the killing, while the real killer was the member of the drug trafficking organization!
The main reason was that the guy dressed in flashy clothes said something terrifying, and what was even more terrifying was that he thought the other person was right!
Judging others by one's own standards, he is exposed to the police's view. If the organization can send him to kill, it may very well send someone to kill him!
Takagi Wataru breathed a sigh of relief when he saw how cooperative the prisoner was.
On the way to transport prisoners, one prisoner was killed, but they transported a new one back... Although they will have to write a self-criticism, they shouldn't be dismissed, right?
After a long silence, Conan Edogawa finally spoke: "...Is that all?"
“Otherwise what? He’s already turned himself in.” Bo Yezhai raised an eyebrow. “Sometimes, the strength of the evidence isn’t important; what matters is getting the other party to confess. Reason with them, appeal to their emotions—that’s all that matters.”
"Ha, haha..." Conan Edogawa chuckled dryly.
No, what you just said was practically intimidation! If a police officer said those things and failed to persuade them, they might even face complaints and have to write a self-criticism...
Usakabe Saiki approached the police officers with a smile: "By the way, officers, do I need to go to the Metropolitan Police Department to give a statement or something?"
Miwako Sato knew that taking a statement was a troublesome task, so out of consideration, she thought about it for a moment.
If Usakabe Saiki were to solve the case like a proper detective, he would definitely have to go and give a statement now.
But upon closer reflection, it seems that this detective isn't really doing the work of a detective; she's more like a simple bystander witness, relying entirely on verbal persuasion to get the criminal to confess. And there's really no need for verbal persuasion to actually make someone come all the way; she and Takagi Wataru could just write it down in their report later...
Therefore, Sato Miwako said, "As a witness, you should write a statement to prevent your testimony from being altered... But since you actually took photos, just send them to me later, and give me your contact information. If I need anything later, can I trouble you then?"
Bo Yezhai nodded happily: "Of course."
The two then exchanged contact information, and Usakata Saiki sent the photos to Sato Miwako via email.
Sato Miwako and Takagi Wataru returned to their seats and began escorting the new prisoner.
Takagi Wataru, trying to make conversation, said, "This time, Detective Usoba's style is quite different from other detectives."
“Indeed,” Sato Miwako agreed, “but it does feel somewhat familiar…”
Takagi Wataru looked bewildered: "Huh?"
Sato Miwako racked her brains, thinking hard for a long time, when suddenly she clapped her hands: "Ah! I remember now!"
Takagi Wataru quickly asked, "Who? Who does he look like?"
“It’s just like Hanchuan-kun!” Sato Miwako exclaimed. “Ah—I finally understand. I feel so much better now. Otherwise, I always felt uncomfortable when I couldn’t remember.”
Takagi Wataru recalled Samikawa Shinryu, and even just imagining his image in his mind made him shudder: "Really? Does he really look like him? I can't tell at all. Mr. Samikawa always dresses quite formally, doesn't he?"
Sato Miwako waved her hand: "It's that feeling of liking to coerce criminals with words, it's kind of like that, but Mr. Usaku is a bit gentler than Mr. Kankawa. When Mr. Kankawa says those threatening words, it's more oppressive and hurtful... Sigh, and then I have to help him write the self-criticism... Mr. Usaku is much better."
Takagi Wataru suddenly realized: "I see... It's probably because Mr. Usuiba is quite gentle."
Conan Edogawa, who was on his way to the restroom, happened to overhear these two sentences.
Conan Edogawa: "…………"
Who are you calling gentle?! You can't compare them like that! Anyone would seem very gentle compared to Mr. Hanchuan!
However, speaking of Sukawa Fukuri...
Conan Edogawa also admitted that Saiki Usaku and Shinryu Samakawa do indeed look somewhat similar.
For example, when he encounters the two of them, he has no sense of accomplishment in solving cases.
But encountering Han Chuan Shen Liu was not only unpleasant, but also filled with a sense of oppression. To be honest, it was quite tiring. Encountering Bo Ye was better, though. Bo Ye is actually a bit lazier and doesn't take the initiative to do anything...
Sigh, mentioning Suikawa Shinryu reminds him of Ai Haibara's claim that Suikawa Shinryu might be a member of the organization.
A while ago, they encountered a case on the bus, and Ai Haibara also said she sensed members of the organization...
He had a feeling... was he going to run into the organization's operation again soon?
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An extra chapter tonight; the next chapter is the countdown to heaven.
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Takagi: Mr. Usuiba is quite gentle.
Vodka: Are you crazy?!
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Because of the aura surrounding Han Chuan Shenliu, when people recall his appearance, it's as if they've developed a kind of mental blindness; they can't remember it clearly, and instead, they mostly recall the atmosphere and aura surrounding him.
Then, since Ueba was wearing earrings this time, Sato didn't notice his appearance.
They'll realize it sooner or later, but given the vastly different worldview of Detective Conan, there's no doubt it's the same person, because the differences are just too great.
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